THE 15 BEST Things to Do in China - 2024 (with Photos) - Tripadvisor
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Ancient Ruins
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In 1368 AD, Mutianyu Great Wall was built by Xu Da who is the main general for Zhuyuanzhang in the Great Wall ruins of Northern Qi Dynasty. Linked to Gubeikou in the east and Juyongguan in the west,the section of the Great Wall is the military hub defensing of the capitalsince ancient times. There are several famous watchtowers such as Zhengguantai, Dajiaolou, Yingfeidaoyang,Jiankou and Beijingjie, which has profound historical and cultural values. Surrounded by the mountains, the Greening rate of the Great Wall reaches 98%, and its scenery is beautiful. Known for its gorgeous scenery, Mutianyu is one of the essence in the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty. Mutianyuhas the characteristics of the fresh air, sided embrasure, peculiar guards, intensive watchtowers, the strong feeling of three-dimensional and the existing of the inside and outside branch. The Closed Tram, Speed slide, the China dream stone sity, the Great Wall hotel, Yisonglou restaurant are constructed inthe tourist area, so its facilities and function are perfect.The tourist area was added to the national 5A scenic spot list by the National Tourism Administration of China in 2011. In June 28, 2014,the Mutianyu Great Wallintegrated tourism service area put into use. The integrated tourism service area, having service functions including a visitor center, the Great Wall Culture Exhibition Center, and catering and tourism souvenirs street,covers an area of 20 acres.In this way, Mutianyu Great Wall will provide a better travel experience for visitors.
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What travelers are saying

  • Juan F
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice experiencie and very nice and funny guide!!! I recommend to book your trip to the Great Wall with the guide Joy, you will have an unforgettable day.
    Written May 25, 2024
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  • Nigel B
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place to tick off the visit list.
    You have to go to the panoramic roof.
    Really good views of the skyline
    Will stay in the memory for sure.
    Written May 23, 2024
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  • Tour Guide Meline
    Yerevan, Armenia14 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I spent in Shanghai just couples of hours but definitely it's worth to visit. I arranged to be in the zoo(as it's near the train station) , in the museum and also I took city tour(by bus with English audio guide) . Everything in Shanghai is stunning meanwhile expensive .
    Written May 22, 2024
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  • Yanie L
    Shanghai, China5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was recommended by hotel staff and did not regard it.
    Best way travel between Central and TST side in such a good weather.
    Written May 23, 2024
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  • Une_Bella
    Sydney, Australia605 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved the vibe
    Beautiful village with little cafes & shops
    The walk to the big Buddha is lovely
    The main statue is stunning & I found the offering goddesses gorgeous
    Also went inside the temple
    Definitely worth the time!
    Written May 19, 2024
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  • Flora
    United States10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Terra cotta warriors and horses were so real and detail. We had the best tour guide, she knew how to guide us through mobs of visitors and found the best viewing spots. Trip of a life time , on my bucket list!
    Written May 18, 2024
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  • VNORVI
    San Francisco, CA347 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We entered at the west gate and left from the east gate, which was a good thing to do. Most of the tourist stuff is around the east gate. Painfully packed, even in an off day, with large tour groups and screaming guides. But the area away from that is a tranquil park. It is long walks. Don’t count on buying a meal.
    Written May 20, 2024
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  • minyan wu
    Beijing, China9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    hello my fellows,
    Beijing is a city full of charm. June is warm and breezy, making people comfortable to have citywalk.
    The Forbidden City, Tian 'anmen Squre and the Great Wall are must-experiences.
    I was born and raised here, so if you need a short-term English guide to enrich your travel experience, please contact me.
    Written May 16, 2024
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  • Robinhood
    Philippines6 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    1 day was not enough to explore Disneyland.
    Be there before they open the rides and we were there around 10:10am.
    They have great performances/ show that you won't like to miss. I do recomend you to download the disney app, waiting time from each rides will be shown in the app. The newly opened "Frozen" rides and show is a must try! take note that everything has timings not all rides operates till evening.
    Foods inside is a bit expensive, but in our situation that day, we don't have time to eat because we're trying to ride everything and watch all performances/ show that they have but unfortunately in the end of the day, i guess we only missed 2 rides.
    Fireworks in the evening is worth waiting for! It will start at 8:30PM so you have to look for a good spot!
    Written April 5, 2024
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  • LolaGo1
    Washington DC, DC6,628 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Due to land scarcity in the city, the only option is to build up. Thus the high rise buildings for residential and commercial uses came about. During the day, it is nice to walk along the promenade and watch the skyline; much better after sun set when it gets cooler and buildings got lighted.
    Written May 15, 2024
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  • Bob M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I went to the market and visited a few different stores and settled on Shanghai Danji Tailor Made located on the first floor (188).

    There was no problem communicating in english and I was very satisfied with their craftmanship. They made the suit quickly and to my wishes

    I highly recommend checking them out!
    Written May 25, 2024
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  • Pioneer545726
    Coventry, UK20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a great morning out! We saw so many pandas!!! We arrived by taxi from our hotel just after 8am. We booked our tickets through Travel China - we just needed our passports to get in. There were no queues - we went straight in. The research base is wonderful - it is huge and you can soon find space away from larger groups! The panda enclosures are spacious and well managed. We saw lots of giant pandas and red pandas too! It is best to go in the morning when the pandas are eating and active.
    There are lots of places to eat and some lovely souvenirs to purchase. Overall, a fantastic experience!
    It is easy to travel back into the city by bus and subway.
    Written May 22, 2024
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